Oaked Gin Sour, a oaked gin cocktail

Oaked Gin Sour

Sweet, sour, and boozy. The three things that make this simple cocktail using Black Fox’s World’s Best Oaked Gin so amazing.

Prep Time

5 min

Difficulty

easy

Serves

1

Ingredients

Method

  1. 1

    Add gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and foaming bitters to a shaker without ice.

  2. 2

    Shake vigorously (dry shake) to build texture.

  3. 3

    Add ice and shake again until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass.

  5. 5

    Garnish with sour cherries.

Story

The Moment

Some cocktails don’t try to be subtle. They arrive with structure, weight, and a kind of quiet confidence that comes from knowing exactly what they are.

The Oaked Gin Sour sits in that space.

Bright citrus meets soft sweetness and a deeper, rounded character from oak-aged gin. It’s familiar in form, but richer in expression—like a classic revisited in a different light, where everything feels a little more grounded and intentional.

This is a cocktail for when simple is still meant to feel complete.

The Spirit Connection

Where whisky meets gin. Black Fox Oaked Gin brings depth and warmth to a traditionally bright sour structure.

Resting in white oak barrels beneath vast Saskatchewan prairie skies, our gin gains true Canadian character as the cask expands and contracts. This nod to the centuries-old practice of barrel-aging adds gentle layers of caramel, vanilla, baking spice, and soft wood character that sit beneath the botanicals rather than overpower them.

In this cocktail, that structure becomes the backbone—supporting the citrus and sweetness while adding a roundness that changes the entire shape of the drink. It’s a reminder that exceptional barrel-aged gin in Canada doesn’t have to stay in one register. It can evolve, offering the rich crossover appeal of a premium whisky.

Simple Syrup: Combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan. Heat gently, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before using.

Glassware & Garnish

Glassware: Coupe or rocks glass. Garnish: Sour cherries.

Make It Your Own

  • Increase lemon slightly: for a sharper, more citrus-forward profile
  • Reduce simple syrup: for a drier finish that highlights oak character
  • Add egg white: if a richer, silkier foam is desired
  • Swap sour cherries: for a citrus twist in a more minimal presentation
  • Add a dash of aromatic bitters: for extra structure
  • Batch the base (without ice): for events, shaking per serve

Serve & Pair

Best enjoyed when you want something familiar, but with more depth than expected.

Perfect for:

  • Evening gatherings
  • Pre-dinner drinks
  • Cooler-season patio moments
  • Quiet celebrations
  • Slow conversations that linger

Pairs well with:

  • Roasted meats
  • Aged cheeses
  • Caramelized vegetables
  • Simple, hearty dishes with depth

Experience Cocktails at Our Saskatoon Distillery

Want to experience where whisky meets gin right at the source? Visit our Saskatoon-area tasting room to enjoy our award-winning spirits where they are made. Walk the farm where our ingredients are grown, join us for a distillery tour, or reserve a table for a guided tasting flight.

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